When a couple approaches me for relationship counseling, nine times out of ten they mention trouble communicating as a source of distress between them. We easily fall into traps that allow communication to become an argument. Instead of finding a way to move things...

If you’ve been in a relationship for a while, you’ve no doubt learned that effective communication with your partner isn’t something you master quickly or all at once. Relationships are complicated. Even the best ones have opportunities for misunderstanding and hurt...